Do I qualify for a CCW license?

Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) licenses in the City of Banning are authorized by Chief Alex Diaz of the Banning Police Department and issued to applicants with a primary address within the Banning City limits. In order to be eligible, applicants must meet minimum statutory requirements and demonstrate “Good Cause”.

According to a ruling made in California by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, “Because the Second Amendment does not protect in any degree the right to carry concealed firearms in public, any prohibition or restriction a state may choose to impose on concealed carry — including the requirement of ‘good cause,’ however defined — is necessary allowed by the Amendment.”

The Banning Police Department is required to uphold this ruling and will process eligible applications with respect to valid “Good Cause” statements.

How do I apply?

For the convenience of its residents, the Department is offering this streamlined CCW licensing service as an alternative option to applying with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Those interested in applying with the Sheriff’s Department can call (951) 486-2856.